Lake Gogebic
The largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula, surrounded by forest. It's a classic walleye and perch lake.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Perch No more than 5 perch 12 in or longer | See Michigan rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & MotelNearby35802 M-28, Bergland(906) 235-8288Directions ↗
- The Timbers Bait & TackleNearbyM-28, Bergland(906) 575-3542Directions ↗
Local tips
- Lake Gogebic State Park is on the west shore.
- Popular ice-fishing lake for walleye and perch.
- Big open water. Watch the wind.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.